Criminal Investigator 3
Criminal Investigator 3
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About this Job
The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory is a part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Since its inception in 1937. The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory has been committed to providing the highest quality of professional forensic services to the State of Louisiana. This commitmentincludes applying sound scientific principles in all analyses being responsive to our customers conducting our operations in a fair and objective manner and being a leader in advancing forensic science. The mission of the laboratory is to assist local state and federal law enforcement agencies in Louisiana in the investigation of criminal activity by providing accurate and timely scientific analysis of items of physical evidence and reporting the results of those analyses to appropriate entities in the criminal justice community. Forensic scientists at the laboratory perform scientific examinations of evidence and can provide assistance in the actual collection of evidence at crime scenes when requested.
Laboratory personnel also provide expert testimony in criminal court on their findings when requested. Analyses performed at the laboratory are often the definitive factor in proving the guilt or innocence of persons charged with criminal acts. Being the largest laboratory of its kind in the state the
The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory is currently accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to their testing accreditation program which requires conformance to the ISO/IEC 17025 International Standards and any supplemental requirements including the FBIs DNA Quality Assurance Standards (QAS). The Crime Lab is accredited in the forensic science testing disciplines of seized drugs fire debris impressions biology (DNA) friction ridge (latent prints) toxicology firearms and toolmarks scene investigation (crime scene) bloodstain pattern analysis and fracture match.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in investigatory work while employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer plus one of the following:
Two years of experience in law enforcement investigatory work or military intelligence work; OR
Twelve hours in law enforcement or a criminal justice field.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana drivers license.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
An applicant will be disqualified if he or she has been convicted of a felony or if there are any indictments or bills of information pending against him or her in which felony charges are included; or if he or she has been convicted within the past three years of hit and run or driving while intoxicated.Job Specification
- The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:This vacancy is located in LSP/ Crime Lab located in East Baton Rouge parish.
Serve as Grant Manager for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grant Program. Beyond managing the grants financial and operational aspects the incumbent will oversee DNA collection activities to address historical backlogs and ensure the timely collection and processing of lawfully owed DNA samples.
Lead efforts to implement advanced technologies such as Rapid DNA analysis and oversee system enhancements like real-time fingerprint verification during the DNA collection
Supervising Training and Managing
Program Coordinator working closely with law enforcement agencies the Louisiana Department of Corrections
Training and Outreach
Manage financial and programmatic reporting in strict alignment with BJA guidelines
Other Miscellaneous duties
This position may be used to fill a probational job appointment or promotional opportunity.The Criminal Investigator 3 (pay grade level PS-115) has a minimum rate of $2161.60/bi-weekly.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Applylink and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the Applications link after logging into their account.
For more information please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Joel Sunsin
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge LA 70896
Fax:NOTE:Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application mailed or faxed to .Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account.
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